06.02.21
Avient Corporation announced that Dr. Vinod Purayath has joined the company as SVP and CTO.
With nearly 20 years of experience in R&D and scientific leadership, Dr. Purayath joins Avient to lead the development of emerging, next-generation and sustainable technologies globally for the company.
"Vinod's expertise in material science and proven track record in differentiating product development will further position Avient as the collaboration partner of choice for customers seeking sustainable solutions," said Robert M. Patterson, chairman, president and CEO, Avient Corporation.
At SanDisk Corporation, he held technical and engineering leadership positions over an eight-year period, building and leading a global team of engineers. Dr. Purayath later joined Applied Materials, as the technology leader for its new Selective Removal Products business, and most recently served as VP, process technology for SunRise Memory.
A continual innovator, Dr. Purayath has been named as an inventor in more than 150 patents.
"Sustainable solutions is at the heart of Avient's strategy and investments, and I'm proud to now lead our global technology team, delivering for our customers and our planet," said Dr. Purayath.
With nearly 20 years of experience in R&D and scientific leadership, Dr. Purayath joins Avient to lead the development of emerging, next-generation and sustainable technologies globally for the company.
"Vinod's expertise in material science and proven track record in differentiating product development will further position Avient as the collaboration partner of choice for customers seeking sustainable solutions," said Robert M. Patterson, chairman, president and CEO, Avient Corporation.
At SanDisk Corporation, he held technical and engineering leadership positions over an eight-year period, building and leading a global team of engineers. Dr. Purayath later joined Applied Materials, as the technology leader for its new Selective Removal Products business, and most recently served as VP, process technology for SunRise Memory.
A continual innovator, Dr. Purayath has been named as an inventor in more than 150 patents.
"Sustainable solutions is at the heart of Avient's strategy and investments, and I'm proud to now lead our global technology team, delivering for our customers and our planet," said Dr. Purayath.